Hostels in Costa Rica

La Muñequita Lodge 2 is situated in Palmar Sur, just 1 kilometre from the airport and a short distance from hiking and cycling trails, making it an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area. The hostel has consistently received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
This accommodation offers a comfortable space for up to 4 guests, with a floor area of 80 square metres and a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy a range of amenities, including a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free bikes, allowing them to relax and explore the local area at their leisure.

The Tucan Hotel is conveniently located in central Uvita, a short drive from Marino Ballena National Park and within walking distance of the Uvita waterfall. This 3-star hotel boasts very good user ratings for both its location and cleanliness.
The hotel offers a range of room types, all with private bathrooms and many featuring air conditioning. Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool, relax at the bar, or book local excursions through the hotel's tour desk.

Hostel Casa Colon is located in San José, just 20 kilometres from the Juan Santa María International Airport and within easy walking distance of museums, cathedrals, parks, bars, and restaurants. It has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel is housed in a beautifully restored neocolonial building with intricate woodwork. Guests can choose from private rooms or dormitories, all equipped with air conditioning and access to a shared kitchen with a fridge and microwave. There is also a terrace, a restaurant, a bar, and room service, as well as parking and valet parking.

The Otoya 1907 Hotel in San José is situated a short distance (3.9km) from La Sabana Metropolitan Park, offering convenient access to Parque Diversiones (8.4km) and the National Stadium (5.3km).
This family-friendly guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge, and en-suite rooms with flat-screen TVs, plus a paid airport shuttle service to Juan Santamaría International Airport (19km).

Chillout Hostel Barrio Escalante is located in the trendy Barrio Escalante district of San José, just 5.3 kilometres from La Sabana Metropolitan Park and 6.8 kilometres from the National Stadium of Costa Rica. The hostel has received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and user experience.
The hostel has one bedroom and one bathroom and a shared kitchen. Guests can enjoy a garden and terrace, free Wi-Fi, and a shared lounge, as well as concierge services, airport transportation, bicycle rental, and a bar.

Abacaxi Hostel offers beachfront accommodation in Santa Teresa Beach, situated just steps from the shore and 15 kilometres from Montezuma Waterfall, with Tortuga Island located 40 kilometres away.
This property provides 55 square metres of space, accommodating up to 29 guests with one bedroom and one bathroom, featuring air conditioning, free WiFi, and a garden, with some rooms boasting a private balcony.

Point Break Santa Teresa, in Santa Teresa Beach, Costa Rica, is located 1.6km from Carmen Beach and 19km from Tambor Airport.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers family rooms, a shared kitchen, BBQ facilities, a terrace, and a fitness centre, with bike rentals available nearby.

Luminosa Montezuma Hostel is a beachfront property in Montezuma, Costa Rica, located 0.2km from the town centre and 0.1km from the Montezuma waterfall.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers air conditioning, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a fitness centre, and on-site surf and Spanish lessons, alongside direct beach access and a natural tidal pool.

Villas Jacquelina is a family-friendly hostel located in Quepos, just 1 kilometre from the town centre and 6 kilometres from the beaches of Manuel Antonio National Park. The hostel offers a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a shared kitchen, and a fitness centre, as well as a variety of adventure tours that can be arranged on site.

Pura Natura Lodge Manuel Antonio is conveniently located in Manuel Antonio, 1.8km from La Macha Beach, 2.6km from Espadilla Beach, and 4km from Manuel Antonio National Park.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers rooms with air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a swimming pool, a restaurant, a bar, a fitness centre, and parking; some units include fully equipped kitchens.

Believe Surf & Yoga Lodge Santa Teresa is situated in Santa Teresa, a two-minute walk from Santa Teresa Beach, 2.6km from Carmen Beach, and 3km from Playa Hermosa.
This family-friendly lodge offers a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, and restaurant serving American and Latin American cuisine, alongside a shared kitchen, terrace, and free Wi-Fi; airport transfers and car hire are also available.

Hotel Sierra Arenal is located 3.5 kilometres from the slopes of the Arenal Volcano, a short drive from the town centre of La Fortuna, offering easy access to the area's attractions. The hotel enjoys very good ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hotel features a range of amenities including a swimming pool, a spa and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy the tropical gardens, furnished balconies, free Wi-Fi and cable TV, private bathrooms, free daily breakfast, a tour desk and free parking.

Las Carmelas, near Juan Santamaría International Airport in Alajuela, is conveniently located 3km from both the airport and Alejandro Morera Soto Stadium, and 30km from Poás Volcano National Park.
This excellent-rated guesthouse offers a shared kitchen with fridge and microwave, a terrace, garden, parking, 24-hour reception, free Wi-Fi, and serves a vegetarian breakfast; on-site tour organisation is also available.

Alpha Arenal is a hostel situated in Fortuna, just 3.5 miles from La Fortuna Waterfall and 2.9 miles from Kalambu Hot Springs, offering a convenient base to explore the area's natural wonders. It has received very good user ratings for its cleanliness and a fantastic location rating, making it a popular choice for travellers.
Alpha Arenal features a single bedroom and bathroom, perfect for solo travellers or couples. Guests can enjoy a garden, terrace, and shared lounge, along with amenities like free parking, a coffee machine in every room, and free Wi-Fi. There's also a kitchen equipped with a fridge, microwave, and dishwasher, along with a table tennis table for some entertainment.

Life For Life Hostel Drake Bay, Home Of Sea Turtle Marine Conservation Project, is situated on the Osa Peninsula, a 17.7km drive from Drake Bay Airport and a short walk from Rincon Beach and San Josecito Beach.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers a shared kitchen, free Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and bar, organised activities including hiking and snorkelling, and accommodates guests in one bedroom with one bathroom.

Casa Encantada, in Manuel Antonio, offers the 'Casa Encantada Offers You Two-bedroom House, 1 Tiny Apartment & 3 Double Rooms' option, situated approximately 2.9km from Manuel Antonio National Park and 2.9km from La Macha Beach.
This guesthouse provides various room types, including a two-bedroom house, a small apartment, and three double rooms, accommodating different group sizes; features include free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden, parking, and some rooms offer kitchenettes with fridges and microwaves.